Ramadan is on the horizon, bringing with it the beloved tradition of the Iftar meal. Occurring after sunset, Iftar signifies the conclusion of the daily fast, which is customarily initiated with dates—symbolizing the meal’s start—followed by light snacks and evening prayers. It serves as an occasion for families and friends to unite, celebrate, and enjoy a meal after a day of fasting.
In Beijing, numerous restaurants will be providing Iftar meals throughout Ramadan, featuring a variety of options from special set menus to buffets. Whether you're seeking a traditional spread or something unique, Beijing boasts a wide selection.
**Turkish Feast**
Turkish Feast is offering a special Iftar Set Meal (RMB 168/person) this year, available from March 1 to March 30. This set includes fresh dates, soup of the day, fresh salad, a rotating main course, rice pilaf, freshly baked bread, Ramadan desserts, and beverages. There are ten different options for the main course, and a schedule for which will be served on specific days is available. The Iftar Set Meal can be enjoyed at their JinShang･Yuan and Huamao locations. More information about their Iftar offerings can be found in their promotional material.
Additionally, they have provided a poster with the timings for Sahur (also known as Suhoor), the pre-dawn meal, and Iftar for each day.
Turkish Feast (Jinshang･Yuan branch)
115, 1/F, Shang, 20 Xinyuan Xili, Chaoyang District
Hours: 11am-midnight
Phone: 010 6468 8321
Turkish Feast (Huamao branch)
1/F, Bldg 15, North Area of China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
Hours: 11am-midnight
Phone: 010 8595 0949
**Dastaan Restaurants**
This year, all three Dastaan restaurants will feature Iftar specials throughout Ramadan.
Dastaan will provide a daily Iftar Dinner Buffet (RMB 148/adult, RMB 68/child) from 6pm to 10pm between March 1 and March 30. They will rotate three different menus, each showcasing a wide selection of authentic Indian dishes.
Alongside the buffet, they offer a Ramadan Iftar Box (RMB 138) for dine-in or delivery, which includes a drink, salad, soup, starter, main course, and dessert.
They also have Dastaan's Grandma's Recipe Haleem (RMB 58), a lamb and lentil stew slow-cooked for over ten hours, available from March 1 to March 31. Orders can be placed by scanning the QR code in the promotional material.
Dastaan
3/F, Sanlitun SOHO Bldg 5, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
Buffet Time: March 1-30, 6pm-10pm
Hours: 11.30am-11pm
Phone: 150 3015 2369; 137 1844 0102; 185 1447 6711
**Bollywood Tales**
Bollywood Tales will also be offering a Dabba Wala Iftar Box (RMB 118) during Ramadan for dine-in or delivery, which includes a drink, appetizers, a starter, a main course, and dessert. Full details are outlined in the accompanying promotional material.
Bollywood Tales by Dastaan
1/F, 10, Bldg 2, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
Hours: 11.30am-11pm
Phone: 131 4689 2369
**Mumbai Impression**
Mumbai Impressions will offer a Dabba Wala Iftar Box (RMB 108), featuring a drink, appetizers, a starter, a main course, and dessert. Further details are included in the promotional material.
Mumbai Impression by Dastaan
2068, 2/F, Wanda Plaza Dongba Nanerjie, Chaoyang District
Hours: 10am-11pm
Phone: 158 0102 7664
**Sumac**
Lebanese restaurant Sumac will present an Iftar Set Menu (RMB 358/person) during Ramadan, including Hariri Soup, cold mezze, hot mezze, rotating main dishes, desserts, and Ramadan beverages. There will be two different main dishes available each day with details provided in the promotional material.
In addition, Sumac will offer a Suhoor Menu (RMB 268/person) available every day from 10pm to midnight, consisting of cold mezze, hot mezze, and a choice of dessert. More information is available in the promotional material.
Sumac
Ramadan is on the verge of beginning, bringing along the beloved tradition of the Iftar meal.
